Coal Mine Canyon, Arizona.

jsrucci

From our Oct. 2010 trip in the Four Corners area... glad we stopped at a little place I had read about called Coal Mine Canyon. You have to get a Navajo permit to visit, but it's a nice view:

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Entire gallery:
http://jsrucci.smugmug.com/Travel/Four-Corners-October-2010/14330552_75v54

kdog

Very impressive shooting there, Steve.

Where did you get your Navajo permits? Last time we were there, we just drove in.

oldoval

I really like #5. Nice range of color and light in that one.

jsrucci

Navajo Permit

kdog wrote: »

Very impressive shooting there, Steve.

Where did you get your Navajo permits? Last time we were there, we just drove in.

We got the Navajo permit from the Navajo Parks Visitor Center in Cameron, AZ, which is at the junction of Hwy 89 and Hwy 64. It's just a little tiny building. I think it was $10.

When you visit Coal Mine Canyon, it's obvious that you can just drive up. There probably isn't anyone around, or anyone who would question you. I had E-mailed the Navajo Parks ahead of time to say that we were not intending to hike or camp or anything, but just wanted to step out of the car and take a couple of pictures. They said we still needed the permit. I tend to be a rule follower, and felt it was better to respect their rules, than to skip out on the $10 permit.

kdog

jsrucci wrote: »

We got the Navajo permit from the Navajo Parks Visitor Center in Cameron, AZ, which is at the junction of Hwy 89 and Hwy 64. It's just a little tiny building. I think it was $10.

When you visit Coal Mine Canyon, it's obvious that you can just drive up. There probably isn't anyone around, or anyone who would question you. I had E-mailed the Navajo Parks ahead of time to say that we were not intending to hike or camp or anything, but just wanted to step out of the car and take a couple of pictures. They said we still needed the permit. I tend to be a rule follower, and felt it was better to respect their rules, than to skip out on the $10 permit.

Thanks, Steve! Good to know. Getting stopped by the res police would not be pretty I reckon. Again, you have some great compositions here. Very impressed.

Eia

I think these are incredibly beautiful. I especially like 4.

Debashis_A_ghosh

The view is breath taking, the exposure perfect, the colours beautiful and the composition pleasing. This is a stunning series of a gorgeous location.

joe-bob

I meant to stop here on a trip 2 years ago when I was traveling from Canyon de Chelley to the Petrified Forest, but I ran out of time. These are great pictures.

squirl033

looks like another spot to add to my "to-do" list! is this anywhere near Moab?

schmoo

Wow I've not heard of this place so I'm glad to see it! Again, you had some nice weather when you were there. And I agree, it was good to get the permit even if it seems unnecessary. I'm sure the funds are useful for them (and to the park).

jdryan3

I like these best of your Monument Valley and Grand Canyon postings. Right balance of shadows and bright sunlight, especially the last 4.

jsrucci

squirl033 wrote: »

looks like another spot to add to my "to-do" list! is this anywhere near Moab?

No, it's in Arizona, a few miles east of Moenkopi. A little off the beaten path. I added the coordinates to the picture, so if you check out my map you can see where it is:
http://maps.smugmug.com/?feedType=geoUser&Data=jsrucci

It's currently picture #8 on there.

You take a paved road to near by and then pull off on to a dirt road that is in decent condition to get to the canyon. We were in a Jeep Liberty, but a sedan could make it. I would only worry if it had rained recently, then you might want to have 4wd just in case.

anwmn1

Nice shots of a very cool place.

Really like #3, #4, and #6.

TreyHoff

Really wonderful images....nice job!

Sexy6Chick

What a fantastic location. The last three images are my favorites! Nice shots.